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What, is Greg back?

Well, you can thank Swinging Swede for posting the artwork here- I just happened to notice it at another site.

B.C.- Before Changes, dude!

Hey man, I play TROMBONE, so don't tell ME about what's ancient! I mean, I play a big ol' TUBE! How ancient is THAT??

Please make every attempt to disconnect your conversational skills from your driving skills, should you be inclined to talk at length whilst in the car.

Man, I've had a hell of a time getting/staying on this site for the last couple of days- is it just me and my lame dial-up? Anyway, one of the CD sources I frequent, Overstock.com, is taking pre-orders for the "new" Andrew Hill. The price ain't THAT great (13.49- they're asking 9.89 for the latest RVGs, so I'm wondering if this release will be priced higher on other sites as well) but it's the first time I've gotten to see the artwork- it looks very hip, very much in the 60s Blue Note style. This seems to be an AOL related site, but I think anyone can get on to it (let me know if I'm wrong)- sometimes they do have good deals, esp. on box sets (got the Rollins RCA box there). Anyway, I couldn't get a link happening, but if you go to the site and go to "music" and search for Andrew Hill you'll find it. You might find a better deal elsewhere, but I just thought some of you might not have seen it yet- Blue Note doesn't seem to mention it and Jazzmatazz doesn't have a visual link yet. Sorry if this is old news. P.S.- I guess this should be under "New Releases", not "Reissues". Oops.

...and musicboy back there kickin' it. With softsong on vocals. Welcome to hell's waiting room.

One of my all-time favorites. I loved him in Rope (actually ALL the Hitchcocks), Liberty Valance, The Shootist, Flight of the Phoenix and I can't help but enjoy the Glenn Miller Story, with all its faults. I love the part where Glenn discovers his "sound". I had a girlfriend once who was from Indiana, PA (Stewart's home town- there is a statue of him there). As I said in another thread, I love the part in It's A Wonderful Life where we get to see the evil Potter-controlled version of Bedford Falls. THAT place had the best jazz. Figures. Remember the SNL skit about the "lost ending" to IAWL? After the Auld Lang Syne scene they all went to the bank and beat the shit out of Potter (Jon Lovitz). An actual funny bit on SNL. I also loved Jimmy on the Tonight Show.

Ditto. I actually have never heard either one of these, so I'm psyched. GoM, you a trombone fan?

Speaking of Dr. Death, has anyone ever heard the recording he put out? Doesn't he play flute? I saw it once at Tower but couldn't quite rationalize my curiousity- just like that "Clinton plays sax" CD that was out for a minute. Someone transcribed one of Bill's sax solos and sent it around- quite hilarious. Good party stuff- like that Shatner "Transformed Man".

Sorry for the brief tangent- Erik, I understand you're an Aggie (obviously). I went to grad school at UT Austin. Did the Aggies really steal Bevo once and serve him barbecued to the UT football team? Or is that just "urban legend"? I hope you're enjoying Germany- it's a long way from Texas. I would assume your German friends have got to be giving you shit about being from the land of Dubya. Hook'em Horns!

So it's worth the trip, huh? I know it's a lot less busy and commercialized- is that the draw? Less people and more nature? I've been to the south rim many times and have wondered about the "other side". Last time my wife and I were there we stayed in the park so we could do both the sunset and sunrise- that's about the coolest thing I've ever seen. How do they look from the north rim? BTW Chuck, I picked up "God is in the House" and it's a beautiful thing.

One Tete side that I don't believe has been mentioned is a duo session with George Coleman from '77. The incarnation I have is called Dynamic Duo and is thoroughly enjoyable, IMHO.

My first Sco side is in many ways STILL my favorite. Who's Who? consists of two very interesting sessions- one w/Kenny Kirkland, Anthony Jackson and Steve Jordan (whatever happened to him?). The other group has a very different but equally interesting vibe- Dave Liebman, Eddie Gomez and Billy Hart. I still pull this one out more often than some of the newer things. I'm also a big fan of the more recent Quiet. Love that one.

I know Robbie Smith- he's a GREAT player! BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM DYE!

Gesundheidt!

...or Maria Schneider! B)

Didn't Gil want to do another project w/Miles on the music from "Oklahoma"?

How about "The Good Minus"?

Eric Gravatt is great. He brought some great energy to the otherwise uneven Inner Voices. He also did some great work w/Weather Report on several sides including the seminal Live In Tokyo. I wonder why he hasn't been more visible- is he still playing? I hope he hasn't moved to Vermont.

Daniel, I agree about Joe and KD- they were a great match. I also agree that the Mode for Joe RVG has greatly improved sound, but how you feel about the session is up to you. Many on this board have raved about sessions that I was only lukewarm to. I like MFJ because of the particular combination of players, plus the writer in me loves all the great sounding arrangements. It's hard to argue that it's NOT a great session IMHO, but you needn't worry if it's not your favorite.

Thanks for the info skeith!

I only wish I was. Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.